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RE: my shower's gone rogue and sprays everywhere but down

Man, I totally get where you’re coming from—those ancient showerheads can be brutal. I’ve tried soaking in vinegar overnight, but sometimes the buildu...

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RE: Plumbing tips that change with the seasons

Couldn’t agree more about the cheap parts—those plastic lines are just asking for trouble. I swapped mine for braided too after one split and soaked t...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

PVC really is a game changer for this stuff. I’ve seen way too many old clay lines just get wrecked by roots—sometimes you pull one out and it’s like ...

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RE: Plumber on speed dial vs. plumbing apps—what's your go-to?

I totally get where you’re coming from—those apps make it look like you just twist a wrench and boom, problem solved. I tried one of those “fix it in ...

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RE: Finally got my bathroom reno right for everyone to use comfortably

Yikes, that's rough... reminds me of when we redid our bathroom plumbing. Previous owner swore up and down they'd replaced all the old galvanized pipe...

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RE: Cracked Sink Dilemma: DIY Kit or Professional Fix?

Yeah, gotta agree with you there. DIY kits can be great for quick fixes, but sinks take a beating daily—water, temperature changes, accidental drops (...

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RE: Plumber emergency: DIY quick fixes or call the pros?

Exactly this—seen it happen way too often. But even with smaller jobs, it's easy to underestimate how quickly things can spiral if you're not careful....

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RE: Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?

Totally agree with you on silicone mats—they stain way too easily and can get pretty grimy after a while. I've had one of those stainless steel roll-u...

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RE: are water-saving toilets really worth the hype?

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from. The first time I installed one, I swear it was like rolling dice every flush—would it clear or wouldn't it...

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RE: Finally won the battle against invading tree roots

Totally get where you're coming from with the auger rental—it's a solid DIY option if you're handy. Hydro jetting can be great, but yeah, the cost add...

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RE: drain inspection cams: wired vs wireless, what's your pick?

I've actually had pretty solid luck with wireless lately. Yeah, I get the concerns about battery and signal drops, especially deep in tricky pipes, bu...

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RE: license about to expire, what's the easiest way to renew?

Early weekday mornings are definitely the sweet spot, that's for sure. But honestly, I've had some surprisingly smooth experiences going in person too...

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RE: Rusty water heater woes—repair or replace?

Yeah, flushing it out might help temporarily, but honestly, once rust shows up, you're usually on borrowed time. Checking the anode rod is a good call...

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